Shungite and Kainite Physical Properties

Shungite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Shungite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite and Kainite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Shungite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shungite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shungite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shungite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.